Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2013, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,185
Re: headlights
Prrrrrroblem solved! I have headlights and tail-light again! but i need a new brake light switch. That was more than the problem though. i pulled the headlight wires out of the socket and filed the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2013, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,185
Re: headlights
well....getting closer. Model A runs like a champ now. Disconnected the brake light relay by the battery, can put on the brakes now without pooping a fuse. But... i can turn the headlight switch one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2013, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Re: Head sealing.
My copper seal looked the same on both sides, i just made sure to see how all the holes lined up and what way i needed to put it on. Then i sprayed both sides of the gasket with copper gasket spray...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2013, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,619
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2013, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2013, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,185
Re: headlights
This is the tail light i have. Except mine doesnt have the "STOP" printed lens on it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,185
Re: headlights
will do, had to walk away from it for the night.... lol
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,185
Re: headlights
Now the frickn fuse blows when i hot the brakes! This thing is going to make me nutS!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Re: Spark advance lever & backfire
welllllp new exhaust manifold, new gaskets, new condenser, spot on timing, made sure GAV was just seating and adjusted choke know to be straight up and down so i knew the position og the gav via the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Re: Spark advance lever & backfire
Ill have to check that out too, im picking up a new exhaust manifold, and condensor tonight. So i guess ill slap them on and see what happens... Hopefully it doesnt backfire and pi$$ off the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Re: Spark advance lever & backfire
Would that leaking by that bad cause it to backfire extremly loud through the muffler when i try and start it? Cause thats not only embarassing as hell but scares the $%it out of the neighbors lol.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Re: Spark advance lever & backfire
This thing is so pitted out, im probably going to the shop near by that sells all model A and T parts and get a new one. Looks like it may have pin holes all in it. Dont want the neighbors to come...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2013, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2013, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Re: Spark advance lever & backfire
:o ok soooo maybe i was wrong about the exhaust leak lol. After trying to start it today i got a big backfire. Pulled the exhaust manifold off just for the hell of it and found this.... (what is in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2013, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,726
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,726
Carb/Choke Lever Question??
Is there some kind of spring that should be attached to the lever on the choke slide to keep it in the down position, or to spring it back to the close position? was just wondering because of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2013, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Re: Spark advance lever & backfire
I really dont think its an exhaust leak causing the problem, im going to double check the timing, and pay much closer attention to the positon of my GAV, it never back fired at all until i put in my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2013, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Re: Spark advance lever & backfire
I did find my GAV was completly unscrewed inside the carb, and i was probaly running it that way, i do remeber twisting it counter-clockwise thining it may be the issue with the back fire, and also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2013, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,185
Re: headlights
I just started driving and working on the truck, my father passed away and i got the truck. Not sure if the issue is new or old. it has the three brass fingers where the headlight plugs in.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2013, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,185
Re: headlights
Even without the headlights plugged in though? i disconnect them and turn the switch and the fuse still blows
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,185
Re: headlights
I'm having a similar problem, but i disconnected both headlights, and when i turn the switch on either way it blows the fuse. Horn works fine, never blows it. The circular plates in the bottom of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2013, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Re: Spark advance lever & backfire
Im actually just outside spokane, about 15 minutes away. Also could timing cause the backfire at higher speed? its not a real loud backfire, more like a little pop-pop. I did just replace the timing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2013, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,763
Spark advance lever & backfire
I recently put a new timing gear on, dropped the pan and cleaned it out. replaced all the gaskets put it all back together. And re-did the timing. My 1929 Backfires at the top of each gear, at what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2013, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,455
Re: Change timing gear easy way?
Well what I did was turn the crank until I saw the key, and stuck a small screwdriver between the slinger and gear, I can see the zero on the tooth :-) problem solved :D
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